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Big Size Ancient Bronze Human Lamp Statue With A Man Kneeling Down
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A Big Size Ancient Bronze Human Lamp Statue with a Man Kneeling Down is a significant and intriguing artifact that reflects the craftsmanship, social customs, and cultural values of ancient times, particularly from regions like China, where such items were common in palaces, and ceremonial settings.
This style of bronze lamps was prevalent in the Han dynasty of China, where they were used in the tombs of the wealthy and powerful as well as in palatial and ceremonial settings. Lamps of this era were not only practical but also represented the status of their owners.
A figure in a kneeling posture might symbolize respect, submission, or servitude. It could represent an attendant offering light to a noble person or deity, signifying loyalty and humility.
A large ancient bronze human lamp statue with intricate details is highly valuable due to its rarity and the skill required to create it. Collectors, historians, and museums greatly prize such pieces. These lamps are crucial for understanding the social, religious, and artistic traditions of ancient China. They represent the blending of functionality with deep symbolic meaning, often tied to ancestor worship or royal life. These lamps also provide valuable information about the technological advancements in metallurgy during the time they were made.
The statue's primary function as a lamp suggests it was used to provide light during rituals, ceremonies, or everyday activities in a noble or royal household. The lamp might have used oil, with a wick placed in the bowl or receptacle held by the kneeling figure. The design could accommodate either candles or oil, and the light source would be strategically placed to emit light through openings or above the figure's head.
The kneeling figure could represent an attendant, perhaps a servant or guardian, lighting the way for the deceased in the afterlife or providing light during important ceremonies. The kneeling posture may denote a hierarchical relationship, indicating the person who owned or commissioned the lamp was of high social status, possibly a noble or ruler.
The Big Size Ancient Bronze Human Lamp Statue with a Man Kneeling Down is not just a functional object, but also a highly symbolic and artistic piece that reveals a lot about ancient social structures, religious practices, and artistic techniques. It reflects the reverence for ancestors, the importance of light in rituals, and the high status of those who owned such elaborate artifacts. Whether used in a tomb or a palace, such lamps were both a practical and symbolic offering, combining artistry with profound cultural meaning.
Sword details:
Height: 32.5 cm
diameter: 15 cm
Weight: 1940g
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- Dimensions:Height: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:Minor losses.
- Seller Location:景德镇市, CN
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8718241431072
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